By definition, emergencies happen when we don't expect them, and often when families are not together. Suddenly, you need to think about your kids at school or elderly parents across town. If phones don't work, or some neighbourhoods aren't accessible, what will you do?

Having a family emergency plan will save time and make real situations less stressful. To get started, you can view Public Safety Canada's video "Make an Emergency Plan." It will take you about 20 minutes to make a family emergency plan online. You can then print it out.